Good morning Year 1! We hope you have had a fantastic weekend and you're looking forward to your first full week of school. Today is our first PE session of the year with our amazing PE coaches. So remember to come to school in your PE kits and remember to remove any earrings before school!

This week, we will be enjoying the lovely story The Storm Whale by Benji Davies. This beautifully illustrated tale tells the story of Noi, a young boy who discovers a stranded whale on the beach and forms a very special friendship. The story provides lots of opportunities for us to explore themes of friendship, kindness, caring for others, and family relationships. In Maths, we will be learning to sort 2D shapes by identifying their features, including the number of sides and corners. The...

With the summer holidays just around the corner, you may find yourself having a clear-out of toys, dressing-up bits and pieces, or well-loved play resources that your children have outgrown. If, during your decluttering adventures, you come across any of the items on our wish list that are looking for a new home, our Early Years team would be delighted to receive them. Donations will be used to enrich our provision and support the children's imaginative, creative and exploratory play. From...